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Boca Raton, FL → State College, PA · Long-distance move

Movers from Boca Raton to State College

About 1,185 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,130–$7,640, delivery in 3–7 days, 743 carriers on the Boca Raton side and 104 in State College.

  • 1,185 miroad distance
  • 21 h 8 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,130–$7,6402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,185 miles (1,004 straight-line)
Drive time
21 h 8 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
743 (316 interstate)
Movers at destination
104 (47 interstate)

Reverse: State College → Boca Raton

The route from Boca Raton, FL to State College, PA covers roughly 1,185 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $5,130 to $7,640 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 21 h 8 min.

On the Boca Raton side there are 743 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (316 of them authorized for interstate work), and 104 around State College (47 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in State College.

Boca Raton has a population of about 101,582 and State College about 40,000. State College is the denser city (8,847 people per square mile versus 3,336 in Boca Raton), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Pennsylvania does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Boca Raton to State College

Full-service estimate for 1,185 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,050 $2,500 $3,050
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,080 $3,760 $4,580
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,130 $6,260 $7,640
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,210 $10,010 $12,220
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,290 $13,770 $16,800

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,670–$2,350

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,080–$3,060

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$5,130–$7,640

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Distance is pre-filled for Boca Raton, FL → State College, PA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Boca Raton (origin)

Pero Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
763996
MC
391076
Based in
Delray Beach, FL 33446 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
136 trucks, 113 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (561) 498-5771 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
614506
MC
294798
Based in
Pompano Beach, FL 33069 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
81 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (954) 630-0316 Route Verify on FMCSA

Armstrong Relocation Florida LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1894774
MC
1642654
Based in
Pompano Beach, FL 33064 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (901) 569-7113 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blvd Moving LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2892909
Based in
Pompano Beach, FL 33069 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (323) 703-5899 Route Verify on FMCSA

US Advance Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1965782
MC
696410
Based in
Coral Springs, FL 33065 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (954) 657-8985 Route Verify on FMCSA

Colonial Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1434373
MC
681534
Based in
Pompano Beach, FL 33069 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (800) 970-7498 Route Verify on FMCSA

Palm Beach Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3306963
MC
1053501
Based in
Boca Raton, FL 33431 (0 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
22 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Route Verify on FMCSA

International Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2293832
MC
796971
Based in
Coral Springs, FL 33065 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (954) 510-4483 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 743 movers in Boca Raton

Near State College (destination)

Davidson Brothers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Trotting Fox LLC

USDOT
10559
MC
117384
Based in
Bellefonte, PA 16823 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (814) 355-5513 Route Verify on FMCSA

Logixpress INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4267420
MC
1656758
Based in
State College, PA 16803 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (814) 826-8666 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kerstetter Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: David R Kerstetter

USDOT
276445
MC
180364
Based in
Reedsville, PA 17084 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (717) 667-6723 Route Verify on FMCSA

Peacheys Transportation Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4515827
MC
1788504
Based in
Reedsville, PA 17084 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (717) 667-6202 Route Verify on FMCSA

Appalachian Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2491872
MC
863048
Based in
State College, PA 16801 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (814) 650-7293 Route Verify on FMCSA

Phil McNeal Transport Co

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Philip D McNeal Jr

USDOT
560337
MC
273154
Based in
Julian, PA 16844 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (814) 353-0328 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kurtious Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2973008
MC
904809
Based in
Bellefonte, PA 16823 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (814) 574-8448 Route Verify on FMCSA

Werema Ventures LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4227992
MC
1635283
Based in
State College, PA 16801 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (814) 325-1483 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 104 movers in State College

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Boca Raton to State College?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,050 to $3,050 for a studio, $3,080 to $4,580 for a one-bedroom, $5,130 to $7,640 for a two-bedroom, $8,210 to $12,220 for a three-bedroom and $11,290 to $16,800 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is State College from Boca Raton?

About 1,185 road miles (1,004 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 8 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Florida into Pennsylvania makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Boca Raton to State College?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,670 to $2,350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,080 to $3,060. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Boca Raton–State College corridor.